mascon en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of mass + concentration in 1960s by scientists Paul Muller and William Sjogren.
Meanings
- A region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material.
- A lunar mare that has a greater density of rock than the surrounding area.
- mass concentration
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mascons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |